A Mathematician's Lament wikipedia.org
A Mathematician's Lament is a short book on the pedagogics and philosophy of mathematics by Paul Lockhart, a research mathematician and teacher. Characterized as an opinion piece on the potential for K-12 mathematics teaching reforms, the book frames the development of mathematics as an artistic and imaginative pursuit which is not reflected in the way the subject is taught in the American educational system.
Background
The book was developed from a 25-page essay which originally circulated in typewritten manuscript copies, and subsequently on the internet.[1]